Chelsea told they have a ‘problem’ over £35.5m summer signing Jorrel Hato | Football

William Gallas has named the ‘one problem’ with Chelsea defender Jorrel Hato, who joined the club in the summer transfer window from Ajax.

The Blues have paid an initial fee of £35.5m for the 19-year-old Netherlands international, who can play as a centre-back or a left-back.

Hato came off the bench to make his Chelsea debut in the 5-1 Premier League win over West Ham last month.

The Dutch teenager has been an unused substitute in Chelsea’s other two top-flight matches this term against Crystal Palace and Fulham.

Gallas: Hato is a little small for a centre-back

‘I think we’ll see more of him when the other competitions start to kick into gear,’ Gallas told Gambling Zone about Hato.

‘I don’t expect to see him against the biggest sides in the Champions League, but he should get some time on the pitch in the League Cup, the FA Cup and against the weaker sides in the Premier League.

‘I think that will be his chance to show everyone what he can do. Because as a defender, especially at this age, it’s not easy, especially when you’re alongside older players.

‘There are also loads of new players in the squad who are having to adapt themselves.

‘Of course, everyone will be trying to help him, but it’s up to him to show his quality.

‘I’m sure he’s got the personality, so that means he won’t be afraid of the challenge.

‘The one problem he might have is he’s a little small for a centre-back, so maybe he’ll get more time as a full-back.

‘In the Premier League, the requirements are completely different from the Netherlands, so let’s see where he plays.

‘He has played a lot at left-back, so perhaps he will be able to give Enzo Maresca a rotation option in that position and can [be a back up] for Marc Cucurella.

‘He can also play on the left of a back three.’

Chelsea are back in action on Saturday when they host Brentford at Stamford Bridge.

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